Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Osteolepidae

👉 Osteolepidae is a scientific term in biology that refers to a group of animals characterized by having an extra layer of bone called osteoid. This extra layer, also known as periosteum, helps protect bones from external damage and allows for movement within the skeletal system. The term was first used by Ernst Haeckel in 1862 when he described a group of organisms that have more than one layer of bone, including osteolepidae. The name

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